ANN ARBOR, Mich. — In a thrilling match, the No. 8 University of Michigan women’s lacrosse team defeated No. 14 Colorado 8-7 on Saturday afternoon at U-M Lacrosse Stadium. The game was intense, with neither team leading by more than two goals.
Michigan clinched the win with three unanswered goals in the fourth quarter. Peyton Shreves scored the decisive goal with just three minutes left on the clock. The Wolverines’ defense shut out the Buffaloes in the fourth, forcing a critical turnover to secure their victory.
Ava Class and Calli Norris shined, each scoring three goals. Shreves and Emma Bradbury contributed one goal each. The team showed great teamwork, with assists from Class, Ceci Stein, Caroline Byrd, and Truus van Wees.
Dominating the draw, Michigan won 13 out of 18 face-offs. Emma Burke scooped up nine draw controls, and Norris added four. On defense, Taylor Cullen and Class caused two and three turnovers, respectively. In the goal, Elizabeth Johnson made ten saves, with three key stops in the final quarter.
The game kicked off with Class scoring less than two minutes in, but Colorado quickly evened the score. A free-position goal from Norris gave Michigan a brief lead before Colorado tied it again. By halftime, Michigan was up 5-3 after a smart play that resulted in a goal from Bradbury.
After halftime, Colorado surged ahead with four goals, leaving Michigan trailing 7-5 heading into the final quarter. Demonstrating resilience, the Wolverines responded with three quick goals, culminating in Shreves’ game-winner.
This hard-fought victory reflects a significant trend in women’s lacrosse—teams are becoming more competitive, making every matchup exciting. According to recent NCAA statistics, the average scoring margin in women’s lacrosse games has decreased by two goals over the past five seasons, showing tighter competition across the board.
On the social media front, fans took to Twitter to celebrate the Wolverines’ comeback, noting the power of teamwork and determination. One fan tweeted, “Amazing game! Proud of the Wolverines for their grit!”
Michigan will face USC in its Big Ten Conference opener on March 15. It’s shaping up to be another exciting matchup!
